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Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination - Softcover

Konin, Jeff G.; Wiksten, Denise L.; Isear Jr, Jerome A.; Brader, Holly

 
9781556425912: Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination

Synopsis

This manual is a reference for identifying and performing special tests used during an orthopedic examination. Students, clinicians and rehabilitation profesionals should be able to use it to enhance their ability to interpret and evaluate their findings. This second edition takes a simplistic approach to visualizing and explaining over 150 commonly used orthopedic special tests. Text is coupled with photographs to illustrate the subject and clinician postitioning. The tests are organized by regions of the body so the reader can easily reference a particular test. Comments found at the end of most of the texts provide clinical insight and detailed implications.

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Review

"Overall, the text can help the reader strengthen clinical skills through the didactic instruction of clinical techniques used in performing special tests." -- Chris Hughes, PT, PhD, OCS, CSCS, "Journal of Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy" "The strength of this book is in its visual simplicity and ease of use. Students...as well as established clinicians, will find this pocket guide useful for quick reference in the clinic." -- Maggie Fillmore, MA, PT, OCS, Advance for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants "The authors... have successfully achieved their intent and have provided a ready-reference for the proper performance and interpretation of special tests commonly performed as part of an orthopaedic examination." -- Thomas P. Nolan, Jr., PT, MS, OCS, "Orthopaedic Practice" “The strength of this book is in its visual simplicity and ease of use. Students…as well as established clinicians, will find this pocket guide useful for quick reference in the clinic." - Maggie Fillmore, MA, PT, OCS, Advance for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants “The authors... have successfully achieved their intent and have provided a ready-reference for the proper performance and interpretation of special tests commonly performed as part of an orthopaedic examination." - Thomas P. Nolan, Jr., PT, MS, OCS, Orthopaedic Practice "Overall, the text can help the reader strengthen clinical skills through the didactic instruction of clinical techniques used in performing special tests." - Chris Hughes, PT, PhD, OCS, CSCS, Journal of Orthopedic Sports Physical Therapy "The strength of this book is in its visual simplicity and ease of use. Students...as well as established clinicians, will find this pocket guide useful for quick reference in the clinic." -- Maggie Fillmore, MA, PT, OCS, Advance for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants "The authors... have successfully achieved their intent and have provided a ready-reference for the proper performance and interpretation of special tests commonly performed as part of an orthopaedic examination." -- Thomas P. Nolan, Jr., PT, MS, OCS, Orthopaedic Practice

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